British Parliamentarians dismayed at Israel's demolitions of Palestinian homes in Jabal al-Baba

On Monday 16 February, Israeli authorities began demolishing Palestinian homes in the Bedouin community of Jabal al-Baba. 90 Palestinians (mostly children) were made homeless after the demolitions. According to reports, 12 caravans were demolished under the pretext that they had no building permission. The homes were donated by the European Union after previous demolitions in Jabal al-Baba. According to the UN, there have been 591 Palestinian structures demolished, displacing 808 people as a result, up until 9 May. More details about the demolitions and the communities affected can be found here.

In 2016, two Caabu and Medical Aid for Palestinians delegations have visited Jabal al-Baba – in February 2016 and in April 2016. Parliamentarians spent an evening with the community on both ocasions.